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Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Ledlenser HF4R Core

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where HF4R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $16
vs
Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw5.6
8.2Battery & charging4.2
3.4Build & durability5.9

Why is Astro 300 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime140 h vs 35 h4×

Why is HF4R Core better than Astro 300?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 130 m2.5×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime140 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight100 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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